Vírgen del Rosario is a local holiday in 72 municipalities in the Spanish working calendar; in 2026 the most common date is 5 October.
Other regions: 3 · 9 municipalities
Verified data
In 2026, the dataset records Vírgen del Rosario as a local holiday in 142 municipalities, accounting for 429,564 residents in the 2025 register. The most common date is 7 October 2026. 69 municipalities set it on another date.
This comparison uses only the official working calendars incorporated into the dataset for each year.
Demographic profile
Age, citizenship, birthplace and average-age structure from the 2025 Annual Population Census.
49.8% / 50.2%
12.8%
66.7%
20.5%
15.8%
17.9%
44.6 years
Comparison with Spain and with the aggregate of the 9 regions where it is observed. All five comparisons are population-weighted and use only the 2025 Annual Census. A positive sign means the covered population has a higher value than the benchmark.
| Demographic profile | Covered population | Compared with Spain | Compared with its 9 regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 0–14 | 12.8% | -0.1 pp | -0.4 pp |
| Aged 65+ | 20.5% | -0.2 pp | +0.2 pp |
| Foreign citizenship | 15.8% | +1.8 pp | +1 pp |
| Born outside Spain | 17.9% | -1.3 pp | -1.9 pp |
| Weighted mean age | 44.6 years | 0 years | +0.4 years |
The largest difference from Spain is in “Foreign citizenship”: +1.8 pp.
Sex comes from the 2025 municipal register; all other metrics come from the 2025 Annual Census. Each percentage uses the total from its own statistical operation. INE municipal tables 68535 and 68541.
The Virgin of the Rosary is celebrated on 7 October in the liturgical calendar.
In the working calendar, Vírgen del Rosario appears as a local holiday — not as a national or general regional holiday. Each municipality may set up to two local holidays a year; This dedication or name is one of those that most municipalities adopt (72 in the reference index).
In 2026, among the municipalities that record it, the most common date is 5 October. 39 municipalities set it on another date. The communities with the most records are Castilla and León, Castilla-La Mancha, the Comunitat Valenciana and Aragón. This page summarises the scope verified in the dataset; It does not add legends or local traditions that have not been checked. The details of each municipality keeps its official source.
When
In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 7 October in most municipalities. 69 move it to another date (when it lands on a weekend or by local agreement).
| Year | Main date | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday, 7 October | 43 |
| 2025 | Monday, 6 October | 51 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, 7 October | 142 |
Where it's a holiday
Its local holiday in 2026, by region. Each municipality links to its annual record and the available official source.
Together, they account for 429,564 residents in the INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.
Andalucía50
AlcóntarAlgatocínAlpandeireArmuña de AlmanzoraBayarqueBenadalidBenaojánCacínCádizCalicasasCanillas de AlbaidaCartajimaCastilleja de GuzmánChimeneasCijuelaDehesas ViejasDomingo Pérez de GranadaEnixFuente-TójarFuerte del ReyGádorGilenaGobernadorGuijarrosa, LaHumilladeroLantejuelaLentegíLuqueMacharaviayaMartín de la JaraMinas de RiotintoMolvízarMontillanaParautaRoquetas de MarRubiteSalobreñaSanta Fe de MondújarSaucejo, ElSayalongaSegura de la SierraSerratoSomontínTebaTorrenueva CostaTotalánValle, ElVillanueva de San JuanVillanueva del RosarioYunqueraCastilla y León38
AliudArmenterosAveinteBarbadillo del MercadoBoceguillasCardeñuela RiopicoCerezo de AbajoChagarcía MedianeroCoca de AlbaEncinillasGallegos del PanMaelloMaíllo, ElMatilla de ArzónMingorríaMojadosMonsalupeNafría de UceroNava del BarcoNepasNoviercasPedraja de Portillo, LaPedralba de la PraderíaPoveda de las CintasPrádenaRoda de EresmaSan Juan de la NavaSardón de los FrailesSargentes de la LoraSequera de Haza, LaTardelcuendeTrescasasValdevacas y GuijarValdorrosVillabrágimaVillanueva del AceralVillasayasVillodreCastilla-La Mancha15
AlcañizoAlmadenejosAlmedinaArguisuelasBuenache de la SierraCamarenillaCierva, LaFuentesOntígolaPineda de GigüelaRobledo de CorpesSalinas del ManzanoSetilesSotillo, ElVillar de Domingo GarcíaAragón14
AlbetaAngüésAñón de MoncayoBárbolesBoquiñeniCalcenaLucena de JalónMainarNovalesPeñalbaSalillas de JalónVelilla de EbroVillalba de PerejilVillarroya del CampoOther regions
Comunidad de Madrid8
Comunitat Valenciana8
Extremadura6
La Rioja2
Cataluña1
FAQ
In 2026, Vírgen del Rosario is mainly celebrated on 7 October 2026 (Wednesday). Some municipalities move it to another date on the working calendar.
It's a local holiday in 142 municipalities in 2026, accounting for 429,564 residents in the 2025 register; mostly in Andalucía (50 municipalities).
No. Vírgen del Rosario is a local-level holiday: it's only a non-working day in the municipalities that set it as their local festival; each keeps its official source.
Other holidays
Per-municipality data with its official source (regional gazette). Every date is verifiable on the municipality page. Data from festivos.io — CC BY 4.0.